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Belgian power hub saves North Sea wind farm after cable failure – Elia

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Belgian power hub saves North Sea wind farm after cable failure – Elia

Despite a sudden cable failure earlier this month, a Belgian offshore wind farm continues to deliver power to the mainland due to its connection to a shared power hub, according to the national transmission system operator (TSO).

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